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HomeMy WebLinkAboutordinance.council.055-74RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves 0 [ ANcE Mo. (Series of 1974) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1975 EDITION, (EXCEPT THE APPENDIX); MAKING A GENERAL AMENDMENT THERETO; REQUIRING COMPLIANCE HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTION OF PREMISES SO AS TO ENFORCE THE SAME; PROVIDING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT, POWER OR HEATING INSTALLATIONS; GIVING GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATIONS; PROVIDING THAT PERMITS BE OBTAINED FOR WIRING ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS; PROVIDING THAT PERMITS BE OBTAINED FOR INSTALLATION AND APPLIANCES; ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REQUIRED PERMITS; REQUIRING THE BUILDING INSPECTOR TO KEEP RECORD OF ALL PERMITS ISSUED; AND PROVIDING THAT NOTHING HEREIN SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO L~SSEN THE RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY OF ANY PERSON OWNING, OPERATING, CONTROLLING OR INSTALLING ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt the 1975 edition of the National Electric Code, to provide for a general amendment thereto to establish procedures for the enforcement of the same,to adopt a schedule of fees for permit issuance, and to repeal existing inconsistent provisions, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO: Section 1 That Sections 7-156 through 7-167 of the Aspen Municipal Code be and hereby are repealed and reenacted to read as follows: "Sec. 7-156 National Electrical Code Adopted Pursuant to the power and authority conferred by the law of the State of colorado and the Charter of the City of Aspen, Colorado, it is hereby adopted as the electrical code of the City of Aspen, RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves the National Electrical Code, 1975 edition (except the appendix), published by the National Fire Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02210, all to have the same force and effect as though set forth herein in every particular. Sec. 7-157 Amendment The following general amendment is made to the provisions of the National Electrical Code, 1975 edition, herein adopted by reference: Ail electrical wiring in Group A, B, C, D, E, F and G occupancies, as defined in the Uniform Building Code, shall be encased in mental conduits, raceways, or in approved armor' Sec. 7-158 Compliance Required (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, alter, repair or maintain any electrical conductors or equipment within or on any public or private building within the City of Aspen, or cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the National Electrical Code, 1975 edition, as herein adopted. (b) Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of the National Electrical Code, 1975 edition, shall be deemed guilty of a mis- demeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than Three Hundred ($300.00 Dollars or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and im- prisonment. Sec. 7-159 Inspection (a) Upon the completion of the wiring of any building it shall be the duty of the person doing the same to notify the building inspector, who shall inspect the installation within twenty-four (24) hours of the time such notice is given. If the structure is found to be fully in compliance with the Uniform Building Code and the electrical service is fully in compliance with the National Electrical Code adopted by reference in this article and the other provisions of this article - 2 - RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves and does not constitute a hazard to life and property, he shall issue a certificate of inspection authorizing connection to the electrical service and the turning on of the current. All wires which are to be hidden from view shall be inspected before concealment, and the person, firm or corporation installing such shall notify the building inspector giving him twenty-four (24) hours in which to make the required inspection before the wires are covered. It shall be unlawful for any person to fail or refuse to give such notice as required herein. (b) The inspector periodically shall make a thorough examination of all the electrical wires and appliances installed within the city. When such wires or appliances are found to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition, he shall notify the person owning, using, operating or installing the same to place them in a safe condition within fifteen (15) days or such longer time as may be deemed reasonable by the inspector.~ such notification shall be in writing. It shall be unlawful for any person to fail or refuse to obey such order. The building inspector is hereby empowered to order the disconnection of electrical service to any de- fective installation or appliance if the same shall constitute an immediate hazard to the public health, safety and welfare. Sec. 7-160. General requirements for light, power, or heating installations No certificate of inspection shall be issued unless the electric light, power or heating installation and all other electrical apparatus connected with it are in strict conformity with all the provisions of this article and the code adopted by reference in this article and unless they are in conformity with the latest and most approved methods of construction for safety to life and property. The regulations laid down in the National Electrical Code, 1975 edition, of the National Fire Protection Association shall be prima facie evidence of such latest and most approved methods. It shall be unlawful to energize any electrical installation or equipment until a certificate of inspection has been issued. Sec. 7-161. Specifications for installations generally. All service Conductors outside a building shall be in approved conduits. The service cabinet shall be so arranged that it shall not be over six (6) - 3 - RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves feet above a permanent floor. The cabinet may be located inside or outside the walls of buildings in the nearest accessible place to the point where the wires enter the building, but in no case shall there be more than ten (10) feet of nonfused service entrance wire or cable located within the confines of any structures, except as provided in Section 230- 47 of the National Electrical Code, 1975 editiOn.~ Approved frangible padlocks may be placed on switch handles to prevent opening and closing by unauthorized persons with the prior approval of the electrical inspector and the fire marshal. Current metering devices shall be located outside the building or in a location always accessible to the electric utilities which complies with the National Electrical Code requirements for service panel access. Sec. 7-162 Permit required for wiring alterations and additions It shall be unlawful for any person to make any alterations or additions in existing wiring for the placing of any electric lights, motors, heating devices, or appliances requiring the use of electric current, or m~e any alterations in any electrical appliance or wiring without first applying for and securing a permit therefor as provided in this article. However, no permit shall be required for minor repair work, such as repairing flush and snap switches, replacing fuses, changing lamp sockets and receptacles, taping bare wires and repairing drop cords. Sec. 7-163 Permit for wiring and appliances required It shall be unlawful for any person to install any electrical wires or appliances without first obtaining a permit therefor from the building inspector. Sec. 7-164 Same--Application Application for permit to install electrical wires and appliances shall be made to the building inspector by the contractor or other person installing such wires and appliances. Sec. 7-165 Same--Fees Where a permit is required for the installation of electrical wiring, devices or appliances by this article, the fees shall be as herein stated: -4- RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves (i) A minimum charge of two dollars ($2.00) for the first circuit; each additional circuit shall be one dollar ($1.00). (2) A minimum charge of one dollar ($1.00) for the installation of five (5) openings or less; additional openings shall be ten cents ($.10) each. (3) Motors: The first motor shall be one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50); each additional motor shall be fifty cents ($.50) (4) Heating devices shall be the same as motors. (5) (6) Appliances with motors shall be the same as motors. Incandescent signs or sign lights: There shall be a minimum charge of two dollars ($2.00) per one hundred and fifty (150) watt or less output. Each additional fifty (50) watt output or fraction thereof shall be fifty cents ($0.50). (7) Service entrance: The charge shall be one dollar ($1.00) per one hundred (100) amps or fraction thereof. (8) Transformers and rectifiers: The minimum charge shall be two dollars ($2.00) for the first ten (10) KVA or less. Each additional ten (10) KVA or fraction thereof shall be one dollar ($1.00) Sec. 7-166. Record keeping required for building inspector. The building inspector shall keep a record of all permits issued and inspections made under the provisions of this article. Sec. 7-167. Liability for damages. This article shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility or liability of any party owning, operating, con%rolling or installing any electrical equipment for damages to anyone injured or any property destroyed by reason of the performance of any inspection authorized by this article, or the issuance of any certificate of inspection under the provisions of this article." Section 2. That the National Electrical Code, 1975 edition, adopted hereinabove is designed for regulating the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of electrical conductors and equipment installed within or on public or 5 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves private buildings within the City and providing for the safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity for light, heating, power, radio, signaling and other purposes. This Code is not intended as a design specification nor an instruction manual for untrained persons. Section 3. That three copies of the National Electrical Code, being considered for adoption by this Ordinance, all certified to be true copies by the Mayor and City Clerk, shall be on file with the City Clerk and shall be open for public inspection in her office at the Aspen City Hall, Aspen, Colorado, any week day between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at least fifteen (15) days preceeding the public hearing on this ordinance. Section 4. That on passage of this ordinance, and adoption, of this Code by reference, one copy of the Code may be kept in the office of the chief enforcement officer instead of in the office of the City Clerk. Following the adoption of this Code, the City Clerk shall at all times maintain a reasonable supply of copies of the Code available for purchase by the public. Section 5. That existing ordinances or parts of ordinances covering the same matters as embraced in this ordinance are hereby repealed and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, except that this repeal shall not prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done - 6 - RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the taking effect of this ordinance. Section 6. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be found to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any remaining portion or application which can be given effect and to this end this ordinance is declared to be severable. Section 7. A public hearing on this ordinance shall be held on the ~ day of ~~ 1974, at 5 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen, Colorado. Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 139 Article 34, C.R.S. 1963, notice of the hearing Shall be published at least twice, once at least eight (8) days preceeding and once at least fifteen (15) days preceeding the hearing above established. INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED published as provided by law by the City Council of the City of Aspen, colorado, on the //~ day of ~~~.~, 1974. ATTEST: ~_~ ~Lorraine Graves City Clerk - 7 -